“It seems that everyone understands that this decision was made for the health of the athletes and of everyone around the world,” she said.

“With that being said, it’s still heart-wrenching. I think the mental aspect [is so] more than anything: These athletes have been preparing some of them for four years, but especially this year knowing that the games were coming.”

President Trump said last week that he is in agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the schedule change, and told reporters that Abe will do a fine job hosting the games next year instead.